Cultural traditions in Sri Lanka
By: Cynthia O'Brien
Series: Cultural traditions in my world; Cultural traditions in my world
Publisher: Crabtree
Published: 2018
Place of publication: St. Catharines, Ontario
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778780991; 9780778781073
Subjects: Social life and customs; Festivals; Juvenile literature
Description: Known for its diversity, Sri Lanka is a country with many unique cultural traditions. This intriguing book guides readers through a year of holidays and traditions in the country, from Buddhist celebrations such as Poya Days, to the family traditions of specific ethnic groups. Other celebrations also include Hindu, Muslim, and Catholic holidays, and festivals celebrating food and farming.
Notes: Includes index.

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Table of contents: title: About Sri Lanka; title: Full moon days; title: Harvest festival; title: Independence Day; title: Shiva festival; title: New Years; title: May days; title: Vesak; title: Poson Poya; title: Ramadan; title: Festival of the Tooth; title: Feast of Assumption; title: Festival of lights; title: Christmas.